Workday Analyst

CGI•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking a detail-oriented Workday Payroll Operations & Support Analyst to support payroll processing, Workday payroll administration, reporting, compliance activities, and operational support within a large enterprise environment. This role will work closely with Payroll, HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Technology teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll execution, regulatory compliance, and efficient day-to-day payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting payroll and time tracking functions in Workday, including payroll cycles, reporting, issue resolution, audit support, and configuration validation. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions in a highly regulated environment. Key responsibilities include payroll processing support, payroll reporting and data analysis, Workday production support, audit and compliance coordination, and resolving payroll and time-tracking issues while maintaining operational continuity and adherence to internal controls.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting payroll operations, HRIS systems, or Workday Payroll environments
Hands-on experience supporting Workday Payroll and/or Workday Time Tracking
Strong understanding of payroll operations, payroll controls, and compliance processes
Experience producing payroll reports, employee compensation extracts, and audit-related data
Ability to support payroll processing activities including bi-weekly payroll cycles, off-cycle payrolls, and year-end activities
Familiarity with payroll tax concepts, multi-state payroll processing, and regulatory requirements
Experience troubleshooting payroll and time-tracking issues within an HRIS environment
Strong Excel and payroll data analysis skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Experience collaborating with HR, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Technology teams, and external payroll vendors
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain payroll-related processes clearly
Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, process consistency, and operational controls
Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and issue remediation activities
Exposure to large enterprise or highly regulated environments is highly desirable

Nice To Haves

Equivalent professional experience in payroll operations or HRIS support may be considered in lieu of a degree
Workday Payroll or related HRIS certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Support payroll processing
Support Workday payroll administration
Support reporting
Support compliance activities
Provide operational support within a large enterprise environment
Work closely with Payroll, HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Technology teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll execution, regulatory compliance, and efficient day-to-day payroll operations
Support payroll and time tracking functions in Workday, including payroll cycles, reporting, issue resolution, audit support, and configuration validation
Provide payroll reporting and data analysis
Provide Workday production support
Coordinate audit and compliance
Resolve payroll and time-tracking issues while maintaining operational continuity and adherence to internal controls